VEHTEC Solar Power

Solar panels charge heating batteries to relieve traction batteries in vehicles. By using solar panels, diesel consumption can be reduced or, in the case of an electrical bus, the driving range increased. VSP is based on cooperation with the best verified technology in the world.

Details

Effect: ~200W/m2
Tolerance: -5% – +10%
Supports 12V and 24V batteries
Can be tailor-made to fit on roof

Benefits

Increasing battery life time
Reducing grid usage to charge battery in depot
Embossed structure to improve efficiency
For Diesel-, Hybrid and Electric vehicles
Data access and control through FleetHeat

Electric buses in cities for public transportation is becoming popular due to its low climate impact. However, since there is no heat generated as from a combustion engine it requires other solutions for both heating and cooling. This is a technical challenge as generating heat directly by using the battery would affect the driving range. Previous studies have showed that the driving range can be reduced with 50% by applying this method for direct heating with battery power.